If someone asked you to describe the smell of a nursing home, what would be the first thing to pop into your head? One common answer is bleach, but it’s more likely that incontinence smells spring to mind. In part 2 of our mini-series, Designing for the Other Four Senses, Lori speaks with Roger Bensinger from Prolitec, US purveyors of scent systems and odor remediation. He explains why unpleasant smells are absolutely not inevitable. Whether your interest is in care, or senior living generally, this is an important topic for everyone involved in the development of facilities for older people.

• Guest: Roger Bensinger, Executive VP, Prolitec
• The Olfactory System and Your Sense of Smell - ThoughtCo
• How We Smell Things - LiveScience.com
• Why Smells Trigger Memories - Scientific American
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